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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.34, 512.14 and 266.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.34, 512.14 and 266.45 is: 367.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.34 : 512.14 = 266.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.34/512.14 = 266.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.34x = 512.14 × 266.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.34x = 136,459.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,459.70/371.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.48

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